Everyone knows you aren’t allowed to use your phone while driving, but unfortunately time and time again you see someone texting while they are driving. Attached is the official rules page from the road rules website.
A while ago the news reported that you should not use your phone tap and go app to purchase at the drive through window, I guess I’ll have to turn off my car before I can finalise my chicken purchase next time.
Penalties
Using, touching or holding a mobile phone whilst driving = 3 demerit points and $400 fine.
Creating, sending or looking at a text message, video message, email or similar communication, whilst driving = 3 demerit points and $400 fine.Touching/holding includes resting on any part of the driver’s body (e,g lap). It does not include held in a pocket of the driver’s clothing or in a pouch worn by the driver.
Driving includes being stationary with the motor running (e.g. waiting at stoplights, stopping roadside).
Whilst driving, you can only touch a mobile phone to receive and terminate a phone call if the phone is secured in a mounting affixed to the vehicle. If the phone is not secured in a mounting, it can only be used to receive or terminate a phone call without touching it (e.g. using voice activation, a Bluetooth hands-free car kit, ear piece or headset).
Whilst driving, it is illegal to create, send or look at a text message, video message, email or similar communication, even when the phone is secured in a mounting or can be operated without touching it.
GPS may be used by a driver whilst driving if it is secured in a mounting and no touch of the keypad or screen is required.
Vehicle must be legally parked, with motor turned off, before a driver can legally hold a mobile phone.
